What Is the Primary Distinction Between the DSM and ICD

question 4

Multiple Choice

What is the primary distinction between the DSM and ICD?

• A)The ICD is for psychiatrists, the DSM is for psychologists.
• B)The ICD has a research and a clinician version, while the DSM has only one version.
• C)The DSM uses an older numbering system than the ICD
• D)The ICD was developed with medication management in mind, while the DSM was developed for therapists

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